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BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Author Talks Bringing Politics to the Stage
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 4, 2010


Alex Timbers, author/director of the politically charged BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, recently sat down with New York Times reporter Erik Piepenberg to discuss what it takes to bring politics to the stage. Timbers troupe, Les Freres Corbusier, has been performing political musicals since its inception in 2003, including A VERY MERRY UNAUTHORIZED CHILDREN'S SCIENTOLOGY PAGEANT, BOOZY, and HELL HOUSE.

Photo Flash: BLOOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Production Shots!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 30, 2010


The Public Theater presents BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the critically acclaimed rock musical that played a sold-out run last spring as part of the Public's Public LAB season. A co-production with Center Theatre Group and in association with Les Freres Corbusier, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON is written and directed by Alex Timbers and features music and lyrics by Michael Friedman. Previews begin on Tuesday, March 23 and will continue through Sunday, April 25, 2010.

BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Plays The Public Theatre, Previews 3/23/2010
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announces a return engagement of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the critically acclaimed rock musical that played a sold-out run last spring as part of the Public's Public LAB season.

Walker et al. Lead Public Theatre's BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON; Opens 3/23
by Jeff Dennhardt - Mar 1, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting today for BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the critically acclaimed rock musical that returns to The Public after a sold-out run last spring as part of The Public's Public LAB season. A co-production with Center Theatre Group and in association with Les Freres Corbusier, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON is written and directed by Alex Timbers and features music and lyrics by Michael Friedman. Previews begin on Tuesday, March 23 and will continue through Sunday, April 25 with an official press opening on Tuesday, April 6.

Public's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Tix Go On Sale 2/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced that tickets will go on sale tomorrow, Tuesday, February 9, for BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the critically acclaimed rock musical that played a sold-out run last spring as part of the Public's Public LAB season.

The Little Theater Company that Could: Fiasco Theater Company's Cymbeline Comes Back for More, 11/18 - 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


It is not too often that fledgling theater companies in their intimate stages get featured in the New York Times. When they do, it usually means something. The Fiasco Theater Company is one such theater troupe that caught the attention of the paper, specifically for its critically hailed production of Cymbeline that ran fall from September 18 through October 2 at Access Theater.

The Little Theater Company that Could: Fiasco Theater Company's Cymbeline Comes Back for More, 11/18 - 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2009


It is not too often that fledgling theater companies in their intimate stages get featured in the New York Times. When they do, it usually means something. The Fiasco Theater Company is one such theater troupe that caught the attention of the paper, specifically for its critically hailed production of Cymbeline that ran fall from September 18 through October 2 at Access Theater.

The Little Theater Company that Could: Fiasco Theater Company's Cymbeline Comes Back for More, 11/18 - 11/22
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 11, 2009


It is not too often that fledgling theater companies in their intimate stages get featured in the New York Times. When they do, it usually means something. The Fiasco Theater Company is one such theater troupe that caught the attention of the paper, specifically for its critically hailed production of Cymbeline that ran fall from September 18 through October 2 at Access Theater.

BLOODY, BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Plays The Public Theatre, Previews 3/23/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 22, 2009


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announces a return engagement of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the critically acclaimed rock musical that played a sold-out run last spring as part of the Public's Public LAB season.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009


Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2009


Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm

FANTASY FOOTBALL:THE MUSICAL?
by Eddie Varley - Oct 9, 2009


There's a good reason for the question mark that is included in the title of FANTASY FOOTBALL: THE MUSICAL? which was part of the New York Musical Theater Festival. It's a 90 minute show that meanders for a good half hour before it decides on what it wants to be-and even then it isn't quite certain.

Nick Spangler Leads 'Fantasy Football: The Musical?' At NYMF 10/1-10/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2009


The New York Musical Theatre Festival is proud to present the World Premiere of David Ingber's Bromatic Comedy, Fantasy Football: The Musical?, directed by Adam Arian with musical direction by Brian Usifer and choreography by Nancy Renee Braun. Performances will begin on October 1 -October 8 at The Barrow Group Theatre (312 West 36th Street).

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces More Extensions: R.R.R.E.D: A Secret Musical and Gay Bride of Frankenstein
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2009


Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances this week: R.R.R.E.D: A Secret Musical - Thursday, Oct. 8 at 11pm Gay Bride of Frankenstein - Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11pm

Nick Spangler Leads 'Fantasy Football: The Musical?' At NYMF 10/1-10/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2009


The New York Musical Theatre Festival is proud to present the World Premiere of David Ingber's Bromatic Comedy, Fantasy Football: The Musical?, directed by Adam Arian with musical direction by Brian Usifer and choreography by Nancy Renee Braun. Performances will begin on October 1 -October 8 at The Barrow Group Theatre (312 West 36th Street).

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2009


Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm

NYMF Announces Extensions for ENCORE, FAT CAMP, F#@KING UP EVERYTHING & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 17, 2009


Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: Encore: Friday, October 2nd at 5pm Fat Camp: Friday, October 2nd at 4pm

NYMF Announces Casting For 2009 Festival, Extensions Announced for COUNT TO TEN, HURRICANE and PLAGUED
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 11, 2009


In the glory days of the movie musical, folks joked that MGM stood for 'Makes Great Musicals' and it boasted more stars than in the heavens.

Nick Spangler Leads 'Fantasy Football: The Musical?' At NYMF 10/1-10/8
by Charlie Piane - Sep 1, 2009


The New York Musical Theatre Festival is proud to present the World Premiere of David Ingber's Bromatic Comedy, Fantasy Football: The Musical?, directed by Adam Arian with musical direction by Brian Usifer and choreography by Nancy Renee Braun. Performances will begin on October 1 -October 8 at The Barrow Group Theatre (312 West 36th Street).

Public Lab Series' BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Plays Through 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2009


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present post-show discussions following select performances of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the fourth play of the 2008-2009 Public LAB season. The Public LAB Speaker Series, held every Tuesday following Public LAB shows, consists of engaging conversations with the artists and notable panelists.

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